When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 123

In the CEO’s office.

Kristin glanced at her tiny desk tucked into the corner, feeling incredibly cramped. “Mr. FitzGerald, maybe I should go work outside. It’s quite nice there.”

After all, a CEO needed his privacy, and her working inside his office just didn’t seem

right.

“What exactly does being a personal assistant entail?” Rhett asked casually, setting down the contract he had been reviewing.

Kristin dropped her gaze to the floor and fell silent, not wanting to provoke his anger.

“Coffee.” Rhett gestured toward his empty cup.

Quickly, Kristin moved to fetch the cup and started preparing a fresh coffee for Rhett.

*Carter won’t give up on Summer’s custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to slip up,” Rhett mentioned nonchalantly, as if reminding her were an afterthought.

At the door, Kristin paused but didn’t respond.

“If you need, York can assist with Summer’s registration,” Rhett muttered, still not looking up.

He’d never admitted that he had a soft spot for Summer. Before meeting Summer, Rhett had considered himself not fond of children.

After encountering Summer, he realized it wasn’t a general disdain for kids. He specifically disliked Eve’s son, Milo.

“Thank you, Mr. FitzGerald, but it’s not necessary,” Kristin refused, shaking her head.

Even if Rhett was willing to help her, she couldn’t accept. If Summer’s registration ended up in Rhett’s name, their illicit relationship would be exposed to the Bryce family.

Besides, her relationship with Rhett was purely transactional. Just as James had said, it was likely that Rhett would eventually marry Hertha.

It was only a matter of three years, perhaps even less before Rhett grew tired of her.

Why bother with the hassle?

Moreover, if Summer were to be legally under Rhett’s care, Summer could claim a portion of his wealth, something the FitzGerald family would never allow.

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wasn’t stupid and didn’t want to stir

all, was a business arrangement, bound to dissolve at

Rhett’s coffee. Then she

gave Kristin a quick glance before entering Rhett’s

Haywood family approached me today,” Holcomb stated bluntly.

work, we can talk at home,”

threat to the FitzGerald family anymore. It’s time to let her go,” Holcomb frowned, urging Rhett to cut ties with Kristin, considering her a ticking time bomb. “Your situation with Herthal doesn’t need elaboration. As adults, this is

down with frustration. “Since we’re all adults, we both bear responsibility. The hotel room was in my name. Why was

as innocent as she seemed, how did she end up in

you who’s at a disadvantage?” Holcomb

brows. “If the Haywood family insists on pursuing this, it will

reputation. You might afford to lose. face, but our family cannot! Don’t think you can do whatever you please just because you’ve grown up. This company isn’t solely under your control yet!” Holcomb was irate

Rhett

is already set, and the media knows.

in a

“Are you threatening me?”

morals with a child out of wedlock, she’s a bomb waiting

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Chapter 143

visibly upset.

didn’t you marry her? I should learn from you,”

fact, and that reflects poorly

me. Have you witnessed her so–called loose morale

yourself on being a highbrow intellectual. Be careful not to lower

with those shares in your grasp? You’re fooling yourself. Legally speaking, half of Lucius‘ shares belong to Vincent. As for your mother’s shares, by rights of inheritance, they’re mine first and foremost. Whether you get a single share or not depends entirely on

the shares to strong–arm

yourself,” Rhett replied, curious to see just how far Holcomb

Holcomb dare to give Vincent a piece of

was

me down. If you play ball and get engaged to Hertha and then, once we’ve dealt with Kristin, you can get married to Hertha, and I’ll

and left.

had come with the sole purpose of